Whoever Buys the Most Countries is King of the World

John talks about the recent indictment of Senator Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine for bribery charges in exchange for political favors. He has surrendered his chairmanship of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee but vows he will not resign. Then, he interviews political analyst David Rothkopf on the UN, the GOP, and foreign affairs. Next, John plays a clip of presidential candidate Tim Scott saying his opponents are not hard enough on abortion. Then, he takes calls from Sean in California on bribery in politics, Catherine in Vegas on the Bob Menendez scandal, and Elizabeth in Texas on the military always putting on Fox News and how we should fix the House of Representatives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Sep 20231h 4min

In this special weekend podcast - John interviews 2024 Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. They discuss a wide range of topics including spiritualism, child poverty, the economy, climate change, foreign policy, past presidents, and much more. This is a riveting and in-depth debate on many subjects that are being brushed aside by other presidential candidates. Next, he chats with Reverend Sandy from L.A. on religion, the hotel workers strike, and the Marianne Williamson interview. Then finally he talks with Richie in L.A. about Biden and Marianne Williamson, Rich in Indiana on the world view of Marianne Williamson, and Mike in Michigan on the Zero Factor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Sep 20231h

John discusses the history and decline of Rupert Murdoch who has announced he's stepping down as Fox News and News Corp Chairman. Then, he jokes with stand-up comedian Jimmy Tingle. They talk about his beginnings as a comedian starting on the Tonight Show; the damage of Rupert Murdoch; and current politics including Biden, DeSantis, and Trump. Next, a special Native American segment as John interviews Ojibway author, artist, and speaker Julie Francella and Oglala Lakota writer and journalist Simon Moya-Smith. They discuss the atrocities, struggles, and strengths of First Peoples. Wrapping it up - they take a call from Mark in South Dakota on indigenous culture and abortions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Sep 20231h 11min

In the podcast today, John discusses the many changing positions over the years Donald Trump has taken on abortion and how the rest of the GOP shifts blame and evades the issue. Then he welcomes back with actor, director, and podcast host Bob Cesca and they talk about the latest news in the Trump trials - longtime Trump assistant Molly Michael has given damaging info to the feds in the documents case. They also talk about Elon Musk's demolition of Twitter and the impending government shutdown. Next, he takes a call from attorney Marie in Atlanta on the Chesebro and Powel request to speak with the grand jury in Georgia. Then closing it up he chats with Dr. Tracy Pearson about the latest news. They speak with Steven in Kentucky about Nancy Reagan and other first ladies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Sep 20231h 9min

John discusses the United Auto Workers Strike and the ways both sides are approaching the issue. Then he talks with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner executive director/CEO of MomsRising.org. about maternity and paternity paid leave, policies on child tax credits to stabilize affordable child care, and the defunding of WIC and SNAP. Next, John welcomes back comedian Lee Papa AKA The Rude Pundit. They discuss current news including Kevin McCarthy and Donald Trump's troubles. Sean in California calls in to chime in. And Lee fumes over recent book bans in red states.Then winding it up, He plays a clip of Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on the impending government shutdown - and Jessica in Maine calls in recounting a funny story John told many years ago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Sep 20231h 21min

In today's monologue - John runs down the week's top ten cases of BS, rankfuckery and double-talking jive. Then he interviews Adolph Reed, who is professor emeritus of political science at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in issues of racism and U.S. politics. They discuss his recent piece in The Nation - "How Inequality Was Redefined as 'Poverty' - Letting Capitalism Off the Hook". Next he takes a call from Sean in California on Trump's Meet The Press interview. Then finally, he welcomes back comedian Rhonda Hansome. They talk about Rolling Stone magazine Co-founder Jann Wenner being removed from the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after make disparaging comments about Black and female performers. They take calls from Mitch at Kent State, Mark in Texas, and Norm in Tampa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Sep 20231h 11min

This time in the podcast - John chats with Dr. Tracey Pearson about House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's attempt to have an impeachment inquiry for President Biden. They also discuss Tommy Tuberville's antics, and why Trump is waiving a speedy trial in the Georgia RICO case. He plays clips from McCarthy and Rep. Adam Schiff. They takes calls from Dave in Washington, Mark in South Dakota, and Bill in New Jersey. Next he talks with democratic strategist Max Burns about Kevin McCarthy and Trump's troubles. And then, listener calls about life from Lou in Indiana and Stephen in Kentucky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Sep 20231h 5min

Our weekend podcast features 2 heroes that dare to speak truth to power. First John interviews freelance journalist Garrison Lovely. They discuss his cover story for The Nation magazine: "Confessions of a McKinsey Whistleblower" which is about his experience working for the consulting firm McKinsey and his struggles working on their most controversial clients, ICE and Rikers Island. Then, John welcomes Avi Loeb who is a theoretical physicist that works on astrophysics and cosmology. Loeb is the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. They chat about the government releasing classified information about extraterrestrial life, the space object Oumuamua which is thought to be an alien craft, and his new book "Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Sep 202354min